Town guide
Aviemore food & drink
Cairngorms gateway — Speyside Distillery, Cairngorm Brewery, and the outdoor capital
Aviemore is the gateway to the Cairngorms National Park and one of Scotland's most-visited outdoor destinations. Speyside Distillery, in nearby Drumguish, is the closest whisky stop and produces an unusual lightly peated single malt. Cairngorm Brewery, on the edge of town, makes some of the most-respected Highland craft beers — Trade Winds and Cairngorm Gold are the staples on Highland pub taps across the country. The Aviemore Whisky Festival in February is a small but enthusiastic gathering. For visitors planning a wider Speyside whisky trip, Aviemore makes a useful base — Dufftown and Elgin are within 90 minutes north, and the town has more accommodation options than the smaller whisky towns.
Full Highlands food & drink guide — distilleries, restaurants, where to stay, when to go.
- Speyside Distillery in Drumguish — 15 min west
- Cairngorm Brewery — Trade Winds, Cairngorm Gold on Highland taps
- Aviemore Whisky Festival in February
- Gateway to the Cairngorms National Park
Farmers markets in & near Aviemore
Inverness Farmers’ Market
Next: 6 JunNairn Farmers’ Market
Fort William Farmers' Market
Next: 13 JunForres Farmers' Market
Pitlochry Farmers’ Market
Elgin Farmers' Market
Whisky distilleries near Aviemore
Breweries near Aviemore
Scottish gin makers near Aviemore
Food & drink festivals in Aviemore & nearby
Aviemore food & drink FAQ
+What's the best farmers market in Aviemore?
Inverness Farmers’ Market on Inverness (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 6 June 2026. We list every market within 80 km of Aviemore on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Aviemore?
2 distilleries within 80 km of Aviemore are open to visitors. Tomatin, The Cairn are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.
+When is the next food or drink festival in Aviemore?
No festivals scheduled in Aviemore or nearby in the near future. See our full 2026 festivals calendar for what's coming up across Scotland.
+Where should I stay in Aviemore for a food and drink trip?
Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Aviemore. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Aviemore is a sensible base if you want access to 8 distilleries and 2 breweries we cover in the surrounding 80 km.
+What is Aviemore known for in Scottish food and drink?
Speyside Distillery in Drumguish — 15 min west. Cairngorm Brewery — Trade Winds, Cairngorm Gold on Highland taps. Aviemore Whisky Festival in February. Gateway to the Cairngorms National Park.
Where to stay near Aviemore
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Aviemore.
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